Foreword by Tommy John Jr -- Introduction -- The unspoken epidemic-- The causes that compound -- From injury to evolution--the Tommy John Solution -- TJ's tryout test -- Part I. Rethink -- Make the right turn together -- What matters most when raising a healthy human being -- Part II. Replenish -- Don't be foolish when it comes to what fuels them-- The best foods that nourish, boost performance, and promote healing -- Part III. Rebuild -- The decisions that lead to de-evolution -- Bringing the body back into balance -- Part IV. Recover -- If you're not listening to your body--you're losing -- Don't just accelerate the healing process--own it! -- Epilogue

"Dr. Tommy John's unique program: a diet, lifestyle, and movement plan (Rethink. Rebuild. Replenish. Recover) for injury- and performance-proofing young athletes in every sport. Beginning as early as age 6 and continuing through the teenage years and on into their twenties, both male and female athletes are more at risk of serious injuries at younger ages than ever before. Dr. Tommy John, son of lefty pitcher Tommy John and also a sports performance and healing specialist, offers an invaluable diet, lifestyle, and movement plan (Rethink. Rebuild. Replenish. Recover) for injury- and performance-proofing young athletes in every sport. Dr. John explores the sudden rise of Tommy John surgeries being performed on young athletes today, as well as the many injuries--and the surgeries required to fix them--increasing at an alarming rate in baseball and all youth sports. Dr. John's book outlines the three top causes behind this "injury epidemic": The American lifestyle, the business of youth sports (from coaches to corporations), and the decisions we believe as parents are truly benefiting our children. Minimize Injury, Maximize Performance focuses on prevention, and also offers tips on how to tailor the advice for athletes coming back from an injury, with over 120 black and white photographs."--